In an industry where women remain a minority, Khun Nui, Project Coordinator for Golden West Humanitarian Foundation in Thailand, has spent the last 10 years breaking barriers and making a significant impact. We sat down with her to discuss her journey into the world of Humanitarian Demining, her challenges and achievements, and her message for… Continue reading Interview with Khun Nui: A Decade of Dedication to Humanitarian Mine Action
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Clearing the Path to Peace and Enhancing Global Security
For twenty-seven years, the Golden West Humanitarian Foundation (GWHF) has been at the forefront of global security, working alongside the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense, and key international allies to tackle the world’s most complex humanitarian mine action (HMA) challenges. As a trusted partner in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), physical security, and… Continue reading Clearing the Path to Peace and Enhancing Global Security
Thought’s Regarding “Pause / Hold” Order
When a country faces a multi-trillion-dollar deficit, you can’t just trim budget dust or maintain the status quo and hope the issue goes away. Real, painful choices must be made. Regardless of where you stand politically, the U.S. is at an economic crossroads, and the current administration is making sweeping decisions to reassess spending. As… Continue reading Thought’s Regarding “Pause / Hold” Order
From Military Leadership to Humanitarian Mine Action – Our CEO Larry Cousins.
Growing up, the person I revered most was my father, who served 28 years in the United States Army Infantry. For me, joining the military was a natural path. I attended North Georgia College, following in my father’s footsteps, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Ordnance Corps (Maintenance) in 1995. However, I… Continue reading From Military Leadership to Humanitarian Mine Action – Our CEO Larry Cousins.
The Benefits of Global Humanitarian Mine Action
Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) plays a crucial role in rebuilding communities, restoring safety, and fostering economic growth in post-conflict regions. Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) continue to pose a deadly threat long after wars end, restricting access to farmland, schools, and essential infrastructure. Through demining, risk education, and stockpile management, HMA helps create a safer… Continue reading The Benefits of Global Humanitarian Mine Action
DESTRUCTION OF SALW TO REDUCE PROLIFERATION TO NON-STATE ACTORS.
Advancing Cambodian Security Through SALW Decommissioning The Golden West Humanitarian Foundation (GWHF) Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) program has deep roots, tracing back to our successful pilot program in Honduras, circa 2011. There, we addressed a significant stockpile of excess and historic weapons, including old flintlock firearms (like the Brown Bess musket!), and more… Continue reading DESTRUCTION OF SALW TO REDUCE PROLIFERATION TO NON-STATE ACTORS.
A Golden West Book for Vietnamese Children
Late in 2007, I had the opportunity to travel around Quang Tri Province, Viet Nam with my good friend John Stevens from the US Department of State, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement. John was meeting with various NGOs working in the area whose demining operations were sponsored by PM/WRA and are part of the… Continue reading A Golden West Book for Vietnamese Children
QRF Sierra Leone
In 2023, a plot involving the importation of bomb-making materials into Sierra Leone was uncovered, sparking a major intelligence operation. Fast forward to 2024, and the efforts of intelligence, military, and police forces culminated in the successful seizure of dangerous materials, including high-grade TNT, detonators, firing devices, and other bomb-making components cleverly disguised as household… Continue reading QRF Sierra Leone
Golden West Humanitarian Foundation Welcomes
Golden West Humanitarian Foundation Welcomes COL Larry Cousins as New CEO Golden West Humanitarian Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of COL (Retiring) Larry Cousins as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2025, succeeding Allan Vosburgh, who will remain an active member of Golden West’s Board of Directors and senior advisor to the… Continue reading Golden West Humanitarian Foundation Welcomes
A Brief History of Swim for Life Vietnam
The pristine beaches and tranquil rivers of Vietnam hide a grave danger beneath their beauty: drowning, a silent killer claiming thousands of lives every year, particularly among children. In response to this pressing issue, Swim for Life Vietnam was founded. This is our story, our mission, and our unyielding vision to eliminate preventable drowning in… Continue reading A Brief History of Swim for Life Vietnam